Best Places to Visit in Singapore
Singapore perfectly combines the essence of Asian culture and western culture. With the national symbol Merlion, Singapore kindly shows its beauty to people in all seasons. What are the best places to visit in Singapore? As Singapore is divided into two parts by the river, you can go to the south shore for the Merlion, and some shopping malls. If you want to explore the culture and history, the north shore is best for you. You can consider visiting some of the famous attractions in Singapore, including Merlion Park, Botanic Garden, Gardens by the Bay, and plenty more charming places.
Merlion Park
Merlion Park is always on the top of the list when it comes to the best places to visit in Singapore. Even though Merlion Park is the smallest park in Singapore, it attracts tens of thousands of tourists coming to take pictures. There are platforms, shopping stores and restaurants for tourists to take photos and rest in Merlion Park. The stands can also be used as a stage that can accommodate 100 performers. The audience can sit on the stairs with their backs against Marina Bay, enjoy concerts, and the wonderful performances under the stars.
Singapore Botanic Garden
Singapore Botanic Garden, founded at the present site in 1859, is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Singapore. As a tropical garden, Singapore Botanic Garden is the epitome of the luxuriant tropical islands. It combines primitive forests and professional flower gardens, with more than 20,000 subtropical and exotic tropical flowers and precious trees. The main attractions you can visit include Ethnobotany Garden, National Orchid Garden, Ginger Garden, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, etc.
Singapore Botanic Garden is opened to the public from early morning (5 o'clock) to midnight, and it is free to enter, except for the National Orchid Garden. However, most tourists will visit the National Orchid Garden, as they can see more than 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of orchids here.
Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island is right the place if you want to enjoy the sunshine on the beach. Siloso Beach is a good spot for you to enjoy leisure time, here you can also take part in some activities like playing beach volleyball, kayaking, and skimboarding. This is a wonderful place for a family trip, as there are lots of famous attractions for you to have fun, such as Universal Studios Singapore, Madame Tussauds, Adventure Cove Waterpark Singapore and S.E.A Aquarium Singapore. As a resort island, Sentosa Island is also home to lush rainforests, many resort hotels, and good spas. With plenty of fun things to do on the island, Sentosa Island provides all the tourists with different and rich experiences. You'll need at least one day for touring Sentosa Island.
Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is located on the banks of the Singapore River. It used to be a small pier for unloading goods before, but it has been a new entertainment venue in Singapore after development. The warehouses and shops on the banks of the Singapore River have also been transformed and renovated into restaurants, bars and entertainment centers. It is no exaggeration to say that Clarke Quay is a perfect place for entertainment. There are lots of waterside restaurants, bars, and clubs around this area, and you'll have a great time here no matter you visit in the daytime or at night.
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay, a futuristic and creative park in Singapore, best explains how a Garden City is like. It consists of Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden, and Bay Central Garden, and Bay South Garden is the largest among the three waterfront gardens. Except for different species of tropical plants, what makes the gardens attractive is the famous Supertree Grove, where you can see a cluster of giant tree-like structures. And the Flower Dome inside the garden is the world's largest greenhouse in the world, and you'd better not miss it. Other places like the Cloud Forest and Silver Garden are worthwhile to pay a visit as well.
Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo has always been regarded as one of the most beautiful zoos in the world, where animals can roam freely in an open and natural habitat. There are about 300 species of animals, birds and reptiles living in this park, of which 34% are endangered species, such as white rhinoceros, Komodo dragon, Bengal white tiger, manatee, and apes. Singapore Zoo has the largest number of orangutans in the world, and it is the first and only zoo in the world to have the feature of free orangutans. Besides, the neighboring Night Safari and River Safari are also good options for you.
Orchard Road
Orchard Road is situated in the central area of Singapore, and it is the most famous shopping street in Singapore. Orchard Road is about 2.5 km in length, but there are almost 28 shopping centers. As a paradise for those who love shopping, Orchard Road has lots of internationally renowned stores, along with plenty of tiny boutiques, entertainment spots, coffeehouses, and restaurants. This is a must-visit place in Singapore for first-timers.
